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The Hiding Place. Ps.32. The second ‘penitential’ psalm (6; 38; 51; 102; 130; 143). Ps. 32, same event as Ps.51 Written later? (51:13) Ps.32:7, hiding place Links w. 31:20 and 119:114 Ps.32:1-2 , OT beatitudes Ps.1:1 , pious saint Ps.32, pardoned sinner. I. Psalm 32.
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The Hiding Place Ps.32
The second ‘penitential’ psalm(6; 38; 51; 102; 130; 143) • Ps. 32, same event as Ps.51 • Written later? (51:13) • Ps.32:7, hiding place • Links w. 31:20 and 119:114 • Ps.32:1-2, OT beatitudes • Ps.1:1, pious saint • Ps.32, pardoned sinner
Sin, 1-2, 5 Three pictures: the burden of guilt Transgression: rebellion / flouting God’s will. Stepping over the line Sin: turning from right path to dis-obedience. A miss, misstep, slip Iniquity: something evil, perverted, twisted. Disrespects God
Includes... 1Forgiveness (expiation) 2Turning away God’s wrath (propitiation) Sin, 1-2, 5Salvation, 1-2, 5 Three pictures: blessings of forgiveness • Forgiven: ‘lift’; bear, carry off, take away (burden of sin) • Who bears it? Lv.5:17; Is.53:12 • Covered: out of sight… • Mercy seat? Ro.3:25 (Hb.9:5) • Not imputed: accounting term – He does not take it to account; cancelled • Covered? Ro.4:7-8
Sin, 1-2, 5Salvation, 1-2, 5Suffering, 3-4 Depths of despair (Ps.130:1). 2 Sm.11 Bones grew old, 3. Ps.6:2; 51:8; Pr.17:22 Groaning all day, 3. No perfect crime Hand heavy upon me, 4. 1 Sm.5:11; Jn.10:29 Vitality – drought, 4. Ezk.37.
Not guile (2-3): cover up; false front; resistance. Denial is a sin against oneself Sin, 1-2, 5Salvation, 1-2, 5Suffering, 3-4Solace, 5-7 Groaning, 3 2 Sm.12:13 Grace, 5-7 The way of forgiveness Confession, 5. Prayer, 6. David ran; could not hide Safe from flood, 6. Hiding place, 7. Ps.91:4; Col.3:3; Hb.8:12
Sin, 1-2, 5Salvation, 1-2, 5Suffering, 3-4Solace, 5-7Speaker, 8 Either speaker: God’s way is best I will guide you… His eye gives rest David? Ps.51:12-13. Lk.22 God?
Sin, 1-2, 5Salvation, 1-2, 5Suffering, 3-4Solace, 5-7Speaker, 8Selection, 9-11 • 9: stubborn, senseless mule . . .or sensible, submissive man? • 10: choices effect consequences • Wicked: many sorrows • Trusting: surrounded! Envelop 3. 11: right choice: life of blessings…
I. Psalm 32 II. Ps.119:114
Context: comfort through Word,113-120 • 114: You are my hiding place and my shield” (91:1-6) • 115: “My God” – deep relationship • 116: “Sustain me…my hope”
I. Psalm 32 II. Psalm 119:114 III. Principles
1. If your sins are forgiven,thank God Greatest gift in universe “Blessed” – “O how happy!” Who?
1. If your sins are forgiven,thank God 2. Closer we get to God, the better we see that sin is heinous 3. Only God can hide your sins • Pr.28:13
1. If your sins are forgiven,thank God 2. Closer we get to God, the better we see that sin is heinous 3. Only God can hide your sins 4. A lie merely adds sin to sin. 2 K.5 5. Confession is good for the soul • No confession: no forgiveness
1. If your sins are forgiven,thank God 2. Closer we get to God, the better we see that sin is heinous 3. Only God can hide your sins 4. A lie merely adds sin to sin. 2 K.5 5. Confession is good for the soul 6. Guilt is good… 7. Salvation demands urgency 8. God is the most frightening enemy